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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,268 and 14,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,268 and 14,118 is: 21,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268 : 14,118 = 14,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268/14,118 = 14,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268x = 14,118 × 14,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268x = 199,317,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,317,924/9,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,506.03

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